Access, Opportunity and Development
The inaugural Access, Opportunity & Development Summit brought together student-athletes, community partners, and business leaders at Quail Hollow Club to build connections, create opportunities, invest in future leaders, and support growth in the community beyond the game of golf.
We're proud to support experiences that inspire and build better lives and communities alongside our partners Atrium Health, Truist and HendrickCars.com.
Community Supporters
Atrium Health
Truist
HendrickCars.com
Congratulations to College of Charleston on claiming the team title, and to UNC Charlotte’s Pimchompoo “Pinky” Chaisilprungruang on earning individual medalist honors.
2026 Participating School and Club
Quail Hollow Club (Host Club)
UNC Charlotte (Host University)
Winthrop University
North Carolina A&T University
Appalachian State University
Gardner-Webb University
College of Charleston
Panelists:
- Brian Porta, Vice President of Education & Training, Hendrick Automotive Group
- Brandi Newman, Senior Vice President of Community & Strategic Operations and Chief of Staff - Consumer & Social Impact - Advocate Health
- Shelly Graziano, Head of Digital, Client Experience and Marketing – Truist
- Moderator, Emilia Doran – Sports Commentator, NBC Sports, PGA Tour Live, SiriusXM
Keynote Speaker:
- Ashaunta Epps, CEO/ Founder – A Perfect Swing